This was my second time coming here and let me tell you 10 out of 10!! I love a good old cinnamon roll and this place never disappoints!! they are so soft and literally made a perfection. The aroma feels the restaurant. The server was very quick and efficient and helpful with our orders. read more

Ann Sather Restaurant - Cinnamon Roll - Scandinavian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Really cutely designed local diner that seems to have been around for ages, and for good reason. The diner's biggest strength is its value. Most breakfast plates fall in the $15-20 range and include a main entrée with two sides, which feels more than fair. I went with the southern eggs Benedict paired with hash-browns and a pair of cinnamon rolls (their staple bakery item, and coincidentally, the diners logo). The food was a bit better than your everyday diner, and the cinnamon rolls, while solid, weren't necessarily to die for. All that being said, even if there was room for improvement, it was incredibly fairly priced so I had no real complaints. The service was excellent. My waiter was attentive throughout the meal and consistently kind. read more

Cinnamon rolls did not disappoint! My daughter and I stopped in for lunch today. We were sat right away, no wait. (It's a Friday) The service is quiet and the staff is so nice. I ordered a breakfast sandwich with a side of cinnamon rolls and my daughter got pancakes and eggs. We were so pleased. Everything tasked delicious. The inside is decorated so cute! All of the painted designed as so beautiful too. read more

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For me, no visit to my home town of Chicago is complete unless I've done two things: eaten some Polish food (preferred: pierogi) and made a pilgrimage to Ann Sather. On my last day in the Windy City, I hopped aboard the Red Line "L" train just outside my hotel in River North and headed to the Belmont station, then walked about a half-block east through snow flurries to my favorite Ann Sather location at 909 W. Belmont. There are also two other locations: on Broadway and Granville. Walking in, I was seated immediately and brought water and a menu. My server was right over to ask if I knew what I wanted or needed a minute. I took the time to peruse the specials, then decided the sampler plate would be just the thing. It came with one Swedish pancake with lingonberries, one egg, a Swedish meatball, a link of Swedish potato sausage, home fries and not one but TWO cinnamon rolls! Over the years, I've referred people to Ann Sather with the quip that they have "Cinnamon rolls as big as your head!" Perhaps they've scaled things down - they don't seem to be as big as I remember them - but they are just as tasty. The food came out quickly and was hot and delicious. My server brought a grainy mustard that he said would go "really well" with the potato sausage, and he was spot on. I couldn't finish half of any of the generous portions but if my wife had been with me, it would have been more than enough for the two of us. They do charge $2 to split an order but that's better than wasting perfectly good food. When my server asked if I'd like a box and I explained that I was flying home, he asked where that was. When I responded, "Seattle," talk turned to the upcoming Big Game. He said, "I hope the 'Hawks win; we don't like New England around here." We shall see; hope springs eternal. One thing that one doesn't have to hope for, as it's practically guaranteed, is good Swedish food at Ann Sather. If you aren't familiar, I encourage you to check it out. If you just haven't yet tried it, I ask: "What's stopping you?" If nothing else, go for the cinnamon rolls. read more

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Came here on a recommendation! It did not disappoint. The cinnamon rolls are amazing. Highly recommend! read more

Ann Sather Restaurant - Cinnamon rolls! - Scandinavian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I was brought a cinnamon roll from here and man it was good. I'm honestly glad I took a bite of it before putting it in the microwave because it was fire like that, which is how you know it's def better in person. Also not a bad biscuit for not being in the south lol. read more

Ann Sather Restaurant - Cinnamon rolls and biscuit - Scandinavian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Honestly have nothing bad to say about this restaurant whatsoever. If you're looking for the softest and most fresh cinnamon rolls, this is the place to be. My boyfriend and I walked in at around 10:15 am on a saturday and the place was already pretty packed. Thankfully, we got seated right away, but there was a constant influx of people coming in while we were dining. Most of the entrees come with TWO sides. The best part of two sides is that one of them can be an order of two fresh cinnamon rolls, which is exactly what we did. We ordered the monte cristo to split, which incurred $2 extra for a split plate, with hashbrowns and cinnamon rolls to split. They delivered the rolls before the entree, and after enjoying my roll, I was already quite stuffed. I would 100% frequent this place again. The workers were quick, kind, and happy to serve. Lots of people at all times, but after eating here, it's easy to understand why. read more

Ann Sather Restaurant - Scandinavian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This place is pretty decent overall, and definitely a good general brunch spot (assuming you can get a seat at a decent hour) for you and your friends who are tryna find a diner atmosphere to carb load to the max. In terms of overall value, I think this place gives a lot of food. You can get 2 sides (probably cinnamon rolls) on top of your order for a really decent prize and I guarantee you, you will not finish it. Food quality wise I don't think this place lives up to its reputation. The food in itself is fine, but I don't really get the hype. Overall come here if there isn't much of a wait but not really a place that I think is worth waiting more than 15 minutes. read more

Ann Sather Restaurant - Swedish Breakfast Sampler - Scandinavian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Friendly atmosphere and the cinnamon rolls were the real deal. Very pillowy. And they are generous with them. You can get a side of cinnamon rolls which comes with two. Everything else was pretty basic but good. Would come back again just for the cinnamon rolls. read more

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I was so excited to finally try the famous cinnamon rolls from Ann Sather! I found street parking easily and headed inside. The restaurant was pretty empty for a weekday morning, which was nice, but unfortunately, the woman who greeted me was very unfriendly. I told her I wanted six cinnamon rolls and two caramel rolls to go, and for some reason, she seemed irritated by that. When I went to pay, I had a little trouble with the card machine, and instead of helping, she scolded me and told me to "just read it." It was uncomfortable and not a pleasant experience. Despite that, I was still excited to try the rolls--but sadly, they were a huge disappointment. All six cinnamon rolls were extremely dry (even though I ordered extra icing) and had a strange, almost plastic taste. The caramel rolls were stale and hard. Honestly, I've had better cinnamon rolls from a gas station. Overall, I was really disappointed by both the service and the food, and unfortunately, I won't be returning. read more

Ann Sather Restaurant - Seating - Scandinavian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

We had brunch at Ann Sathers, a swedish restaurant we saw. Here are our thoughts for each dish we ordered: -Monte Cristo: french toast was perfectly sweet and crunchy, and the meat on top for very well -V4 Omelette: it was ok and a little smaller than we expected. We think it's under seasoned and thought there could be more artichokes and flavor. -Crab Cakes Benedict: we wished the crab cakes were more flavorful, as it felt under salted. It didn't feel like the eggs blended with the sauce well. -Cinnamon rolls: well made. Cinnamon flavor did come through and we were delightful surprised. Potatoes hash: well toasted, not bad Biscuits: we thought the inside was a bit dry, but it paired well with cottage cheese and honey. Overall, we thought the savory food could use more salt and flavoring, while the sweet items and baked goods were pretty decent. We will return specifically for the cinnamon rolls. read more

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The Ann Sather restaurants came up prominently every time I searched on "breakfast," and any time I mentioned going to one, I would get replies like, "Ooh, yummy!" I was looking forward to the Swedish pancakes - I make Icelandic pancakes at home sometimes, so I knew what to expect, and I was not disappointed. Thin and flavorful, nothing more is needed on them except that lingonberry sauce. And like any Swedish restaurant, you get your coffee quickly. It was the second thing our waitress mentioned right after giving us a very warm greeting. Not only was that first cup out quickly, but it was refilled just as quickly, my cup never got below half full. There's no way I could eat one of those pastries, they're just too big and sweet for me, but that's also a big thing here. They looked amazing. Besides having them with their meals, folks would leave with them sometimes with several boxes of them. Everything else was equally good, particularly the meats. My party also appreciated that breakfast sides could include tomato slices and fruits. The restaurant is much bigger inside than it appears on the outside, so apart from perhaps the busiest of days, you should almost always be seated quickly. read more

Ann Sather Restaurant - Scandinavian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

It's funny how memory works. I first learned of Ann Sather's cinnamon rolls from a TV show, The Best Thing I Ever Ate. And those cinnamon rolls have lived rent-free in my mind since then. Other than the video narrated by Ted Allen, I did not do any research and consequently, did not realize that I could get a full breakfast here. Perfect. I was hungry. The breakfast menu includes the usual offerings: Eggs Benedict, omelettes, and pancakes. The guests at a neighboring table ordered something involving biscuits and sausage gravy and I knew immediately what I wanted: the aptly named Southern Decadence. It was basically Eggs Benedict, with a twist. Instead of ham, spicy, flavorful sausage patties. Instead of Hollandaise sauce, sausage gravy. And instead of English muffins, biscuits. Only the poached eggs stayed the same. Included in the meal was a choice of two sides - of course, I had to have the cinnamon rolls. Or should I say, along with the cinnamon rolls, I had sausage, sausage gravy, and biscuit? The biscuit itself was meh but the pork sausage and gravy were fantastic. I may even say that the pork sausage was the best I've ever had. As for the cinnamon rolls? It lived up to the hype (things usually don't). The bun was tender and had a perfect balance of cinnamon and glaze. Service was awesome. Everyone pitched in, taking orders, serving drinks and food, and clearing tables quickly. Guests ate quickly to make room for new arrivals - even though we were never rushed. If I lived in Chicago, I would be here most weekends. And still take home a box of cinnamon buns for the rest of the week. read more

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Ordered the Swedish Breakfast Sampler. The Swedish pancake was the only thing that was decent. Puts you in mind off a crepe. Thin slightly sweet. Thin. You only get one. The Swedish meatball really no flavor. The Swedish Potato Sausage was slightly better but Meh. The egg was good but it was an egg lol. They only give you 1. Than the biscuits were OK. Just biscuits. The waiter was cool. It's an old diner vibe. But I didn't come for breakfast I came for the CINNAMON ROLL. It's perfection. It's good as advertised imo. The cinnamon is just right. The dough is soft but not too chewy. The cinnamon is sweet but not pasty. When it comes to traditional cinnamon rolls it's about the best I've ever had. read more

Ann Sather Restaurant - Biscuits and Cinnamon Roll - Scandinavian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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I'd been craving a cinnamon roll and heard this was the place to go. I didn't realize they also serve breakfast, so I decided to order that as well. Let me just say--the cinnamon rolls are a must-try! I would keeps coming back just for the cinnamon rolls. read more

Located about a minute walk from the red line station. I ordered the Swedish breakfast sampler with cinnamon rolls and applesauce as my two sides. The sampler was hearty, with eggs, sausage, and potatoes all cooked well and seasoned just right. The cinnamon rolls are what make the meal though, it was big, soft, and loaded with frosting, easily sweet enough to count as dessert on their own. The applesauce was smooth and slightly tart, a nice lighter contrast to the rest of the plate. The place has a cozy, diner style feel and service was quick and friendly even with a busy morning crowd. Portions are generous, so you definitely don't leave hungry. A good choice if you're in Chicago and want a classic breakfast spot with some Scandinavian touches. Highly recommend. read more

Yes. If you're considering stopping by here for the world famous cinnamon rolls. Do it. Everything we ordered was great. The service was prompt and attentive and the overall ambiance was comforting. Perfect contrast to the chilly weather outside. Thank you Ann Sather! We'll be back :) read more

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Great spot! The ambiance of this location was excellent, with a lovely fireplace and beautiful paintings across the wall. We had very friendly service, and the coffee came out immediately. I got the Swedish sampler, which came with a Swedish pancake with lingonberry, a cinnamon roll, fruit, a potato sausage, eggs, snd a meatball. It was a lot of good for the price! And my husband got eggs and cinnamon rolls. The cinnamon rolls stood out for sure. They were amazing! The bread was perfectly soft, they were warm, and the sauce was excellent! The Swedish pancakes with lingonberry was amazing as well. Perfectly thin and flavorful! Giving it 4 stars just because the rest of the food was good too but definitely not up there with the pancake and the cinnamon roll. Great experience! Would recommend! read more

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Absolute bangers. Texturally the buns are so soft! Perfect amount of cinnamon filling and the icing on top is balanced. Not too sweet. The service is friendly in this diner like environment. They were happy to warm my cinnamon rolls. They were so good I ate them and skipped back across the street for two more! read more

Ann Sather Restaurant - Two Cinnamon Rolls (Add extra Cinnamon Roll Frosting for Extra Cost) - Scandinavian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

THEY WERENT KIDDING ABOUT THESE CINNAMON ROLLS. I knew the hype, but they still blew my mind. Great portions. Coffee kept flowing. Our server was GREAT. Highly recommend this place, but it does get busy! read more

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Top3 best diners in the country. Wholesome. Cozy. Busy. delicious. Great staff. Giant portions. Filling, warm delicious. Never lets you down read more

Very cute place to stop in at! It's a BYOB breakfast place which I've never heard of but it sounds fun! I got a Mediterranean omelette, biscuits and cinnamon rolls. Also an iced coffee that they refilled! It was crowded in there and very popular. The staff was amazing and the food was great. I walked here so I can't comment on parking, but I know there is street parking out front. The only downside here is the tables were small and could barely fit our plates! read more

Ann Sather Restaurant - Mediterranean Omelet - Scandinavian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Found this local Swedish restaurant completely by accident and I was so fortunate. On this very brief visit I enjoyed the Swedish Coffee was spectacular and served in a large glass with cream. My breakfast entree was The Turkey Gobler, which was a wrap with turkey, guacamole & spinach giving me a healthy start to the day. This came with an abundance of freshly baked muffins and cinnamon rolls. Totally loved this place and will visit again when I am in Chicago again. read more

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I come here almost every time I visits friends in Chicago and I've yet to have a bad experience! They don't take reservations but can easily accommodate larger groups. We had a party of 10 and were seated together after a small ~15 wait. I got the sunrise breakfast wrap, hashbrowns, and two cinnamon rolls all for under $20! Will definitely be back! read more

Ann Sather Restaurant - 2 Homemade Cinnamon Rolls - Scandinavian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Ann Sather never disappoints. The cinnamon rolls are iconic. I got the V-4 omelette and it was really tasty! The biscuits with honey were good, but a little dry. I'd stick with the cinnamon rolls over the biscuits. Service is always fantastic, and restaurant turns over quickly so it's not too difficult to get in (still recommend going early though!) Great classic establishment with plenty of seating and friendly people! read more

Ann Sather Restaurant - V-4 Omelet, Small Fruit Cup, 2 Homemade Cinnamon Rolls - Scandinavian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I respect anybody who could work 21 years in the bowels of a meatpacking plant, save up $4,000, and open an eponymous restaurant. That's Ann Sather's story, and I can picture Glenn Close in the Ron Howard-directed Netflix biopic. Yes, this'll be the one that finally wins her an Oscar... "Ann Sather and the Elusive Cinnamon Roll". Hey, I'd watch it. Man, I had not been back to the original Ann Sather location in (gasp) over 18 years, but I was anxious to bring Jamie W here to devour the elusive cinnamon roll. Surprisingly, we didn't have to wait very long for a table for two, and looking at the serving portions at the other tables, we wisely chose to split the $14.45 Denver Omelette which came with two sides. We were impressed how flawlessly they divided the omelette and our first side, the home fries (photo: https://yelp.to/hyizVbSz1d). It was a voluminous portion with ham, onion, green peppers, and melted cheddar. The eggs were perfectly turned, and the griddled potatoes were plentiful. Our second side was, of course, the two homemade cinnamon rolls. Huge and fluffy with just the right amount of glaze (photo: https://yelp.to/Hor5TZESIK). FOOD - 5 stars...generous portions and those unforgettable cinnamon rolls AMBIANCE - 4 stars...crazy crowded and for good reason SERVICE - 4.5 stars...veteran servers know what they're doing TOTAL - 5 stars...Glenn Close as Ann Sather...I can see the marquee now RELATED - Exploring Chicago? Here's my collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://bit.ly/44c4CZO read more

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I love me a mouth water cinnamon roll and had to get the best there is while in Chicago! Ann Sather was the undeniable winner and we were so excited to have brunch here as our last meal before going home. It was a rough experience - food was great, service was lackluster. When we came there was a large group waiting outside so we were nervous it would take forever, but I went to the counter and asked where to be put on the list & jotted our name/party down. I was surprised we were basically next on the list. Well hot tip - they don't look at the list. We waited near the door and as the host made his way over, a group of four walked in and he asked them how many and went to seat them - even though we were inside waiting. It was a bit unnerving but we let it slide as we were seated thereafter. I ordered the Monte Cristo breakfast with cinnamon rolls and a muffin as my side since the description said it "came with imported lingonberries". My husband ordered the Swedish pancakes, side of has browns, and cinnamon rolls. When we got our food, I didn't get any fruit and when asked was told I didn't choose it as one of my sides.. didn't make sense but fine. The food was delicious and did come out quite quickly given how crowded the restaurant was, but when we got our checks to pay - the waiter charged our card for the table next to us! They paid in cash and he handed them back our credit card. It was the hottest of messes - the server barely said an apology and carried on like it was no big deal after he voided the charge. Needless to say, we loved the food, but probably will choose another place to dine next time we're in Chicago. The first charge still is in pending and we've accepted if it doesn't get dropped. read more

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Came here for breakfast before a Cubs game and the wait wasn't too long for a group of three. The breakfast food was pretty average, but for the price and the amount of food you get, it's worth it. The cinnamon rolls were delicious and I think I would really only come back for the cinnamon rolls. read more

Ann Sather's cinnamon rolls are legendary. Soft, fluffy, and sweet. And, HOT! Delicious. read more

My partner took me here while in Chicago and it brought back so many memories fur me! As a young Russian Jewish refugee kid in SF in the mid 80's my mom would take me to a Swedish/norwegian hofbrau in sf. This was a spitting image of it, but cleaned up, restored and beautified. Food was top notch! And the service....what can I say other than "Love you Debbie! You're the best! Thank you!" read more

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Very busy in here but of course it's been a popular place for decades. The cinnamon rolls are quite good, so if you're in the mood select that as one of your sides (it comes with two large rolls!). I enjoyed my turkey egg white wrap. Was difficult to eat because it was molten hot inside (no one's fault). Their hash browns are unique; not crispy like home fries but more soft and they have a sweet, smoky flavor. Worth a try. The bacon potato pancakes were INSANELY good; I'd have to get some of those if I were to go back. I'd be curious to try some of the Swedish fare here but the rest of the menu is pretty standard diner food from what I can tell. Wouldn't complain if I were to return but there are other places worth discovering! read more

Ann Sather Restaurant - Cinnamon rolls - Scandinavian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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I decided to try Ann Sather and went with the Two Eggs, Any Style. I chose scrambled eggs with cheddar cheese, bacon, and seasoned potatoes, plus their famous two homemade cinnamon rolls--which were simply delicious and definitely lived up to the hype. I also had a glass of orange juice. Everything was flavorful and satisfying, and the service was great. The only downside was that I took two cinnamon rolls to go, and they weren't as fresh as the ones I had in the restaurant. Still, overall a great experience and I'll definitely be back! read more

Ann Sather Restaurant - Scandinavian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

i know ann sather is 5 stars just because i haven't stopped thinking about it since i had it. i really wanted to try a swedish pancake but also wanted eggs and my waiter was kind enough to let me get a swedish pancake as one of my sides to try. the lingonberry sauce was delicious but the star of the meal of course was the cinnamon rolls. they're just perfect and life changing honestly. they completely live up to the hype. honestly a must try food item in chicagoland in general in my opinion. i love that ann sather is BYOB and we brought our own bottle of champagne that we mixed with orange juice from the restaurant. it was just a perfect breakfast spot and i wish i could eat here literally every day. read more

Ann Sather Restaurant - 2 Eggs Any Style (over medium) Swedish Pancakes with Lingonberries as a side - Scandinavian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Eaten on and off here for three decades and recommend to All. Prices are still affordable and good size portions . Had many great breakfasts and brunches at various locations. Get the cinnamon buns!!! read more

Enjoyed our visit to this neighborhood staple! It's one of those places that's so conspicuous it's easy to forget to actually stop in, and I'm so glad we finally had the chance! Ann Sather serves up diner style food with a Swedish flair. Our group came for brunch and split the cinnamon rolls, Swedish waffles, and a Sampler platter which included potato sausage, Swedish pancakes, eggs, applesauce, and a Swedish meatball. The portions are huge and priced very reasonably, so you can try a lot of food at a great value. I preferred the Swedish waffle to the pancake as it was light, crispy, and slightly sweet, while the pancake almost tasted savory. I enjoyed the former with their homemade whipped cream and lingonberry jam, but was a bit disappointed that the table side maple syrup was artificially flavored. The applesauce was delicious and tasted very homemade, with a slightly chunky texture. As many have said, the house cinnamon rolls are absolutely to die for and were definitely the highlight! They're large, fluffy, gooey, and not too sweet. I would come back for those alone. My only complaint is that we ordered an extra side of eggs and were not made aware of the $8 up charge, which seemed pretty steep. Overall, we really enjoyed our visit, and I will definitely be back to try other dishes (with more of the cinnamon rolls, of course)! read more

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The food was standard diner food but tasty! They give you TWO sides with any entrees and they are known for their cinnamon rolls so of course I got that. I also got their coffee and it was rly hot coffee with whipped cream and stuff. Very tasty! Service was good and typical. My server was friendly. You need to have ur whole party to be seated and they don't take reservations. read more

Ann Sather Restaurant - Scandinavian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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This place is a staple in Lake View! The service is always great and the ambiance is very cozy and homey. I've tried the potato latkes and they were amazing. The Swedish breakfast sampler was good but not great. The meatball was super tender and juicy with good flavor and the crepe with lingonberry jam def hit. However, my scrambled egg was pretty dry and unseasoned. Cinnamon rolls are overrated as well imo. The icing was hardened and there wasn't enough of it. I did get it to-go though, which could have affected things. This place is a great bang for your buck though and overall solid. read more

Ann Sather Restaurant - Swedish Breakfast Sampler - Scandinavian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I went at 11am on a Sunday and the place was packed. They don't take reservations, so you have to put your name on the list when you come in. It didn't take too long, I only waited about 5 min for my table to be ready. Food was very filling and well priced. And the cinnamon rolls are amazing! I would recommend this place to others! read more

Ann Sather Restaurant - Monte Cristo Breakfast, Traditional Benedict - Scandinavian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

The cinnamon rolls are award winning and DELICIOUS! Everything else was also good but the cinnamon rolls really stole the show. The wait staff are so friendly and neighborly, the food is great, it's a great Mom and Pop diner atmosphere. Everything is decent and reasonably priced. read more

Ann Sather Restaurant - Scandinavian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Kelly was our server. When we arrived the wait wasn't too long maybe 10 mins. 9:30am on a Sunday. The environment was very upbeat and energetic. It was a mix of locals and felt very "homey" mixed with a face paced diner. The decorations were cozy and Christmas. I ordered the chicken basil sausage and eggs and got potatoes and cinnamon buns with a coffee. I was very happy with my meal. We did have a little miscommunication with our order but it was resolved once we expressed it. Would definitely go here again and bring more friends. read more

Ann Sather Restaurant - Basil sausage and eggs (scrambled with cheese), with hash browns - Scandinavian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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